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Messi Interacts with Kids and Fans Before Wrapping up India Tour

Messi engaged with 22,000 fans during the final GOAT India Tour event at Arun Jaitley Stadium, including football clinics and receiving cricket memorabilia from officials.

  • On Monday, Lionel Messi wrapped up his G.O.A.T India Tour at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, capping the three-day promotional event with a perfect end.
  • After a chaotic opener on Saturday, the tour included stops in Hyderabad and Mumbai before reaching Delhi.
  • Entertaining fans in a little over 30 minutes, Messi played rondo, posed for pictures, signed autographs, and kicked footballs into the stands while engaging with academy trainees.
  • About 22,000 fans attended after lining up from early morning, many wearing Messi shirts, and Lionel Messi thanked supporters, saying `I want to thank everyone for the love and affection during these days in India`.
  • Despite travel delays from adverse weather, the group reached Delhi around 2.15 p.m. and the stadium at 4.30 p.m., with Rekha Gupta, Delhi Chief Minister, Jay Shah, Chairman of the International Cricket Council, and Bhaichung Bhutia, former India captain, arriving late.
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Mathrubhumi broke the news in Kerala, India on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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